A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4377978 Details
Epoch: 202 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4380025 epoch_slot_no: 16825 block_no: 4377801 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3026 time: 2020-07-03 19:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5b144bc3892b2f41f7e7148461ce6fcdb100216323a4c65203f286757b24b2bBlock Operator
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